Licensed Intervention Specialist

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Full Time | The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children | Canton, OH, US
Salary: $39,500.00 - $53,000.00 annually

The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children is seeking an Ohio Licensed Intervention Specialist. The Specialist is assigned a case load to support self‑contained special education classrooms for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Students are primarily on the autism spectrum and/or other cognitive disabilities. The Specialist may also lead a classroom and maintain that caseload.

• Program:
  Non‑Public Charter School
• Start Date:
  
  2026‑2027 School Year

• Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance
• 401K plans
• Accrued Time off
• Follow School Calendar:
  Development Days, Holiday Breaks & Summers off

• Multi‑Age or K‑8 OR Primary Childhood or PreK‑5 Intervention Specialist License OR Supplemental License

• Related Experience with special needs

• Holds/maintains required Ohio Department of Education credentials.
• Program leadership skills verified by training and/or work experience.
• Ability to develop and implement program improvements based on evaluated data and research‑based best practices.
• Ability to analyze and present complex information in easy‑to‑understand formats.
• Displays flexibility, reliability, self‑discipline and a willingness to take on challenging tasks.
• Effective communication, problem‑solving and time‑management skills.
• Embodies high ethical standards/integrity. Accepts responsibility for personal decisions/conduct.
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that would prohibit non‑public charter school employment.
• Participate (and pass where applicable) in all required training, including but not limited to:
  Blood‑borne Pathogens, AEGIS De‑escalation Trained, Educator Ethics, etc.
• Adhere to The Golden Key Center for Exceptional Children’s Board of Directors policies/administrative guidelines/staff handbook, policies of the assigned district/worksite, and the Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Educators.

• Works closely with other service providers to support unified classroom lessons.
• Collaborates with teachers to implement data‑based techniques to support overall learning in the classroom.
• Collaborates with student team members to provide strategies to improve student involvement in all aspects of the school‑day.
• Implements strategies to improve family involvement and support for program activities.
• Prepares instructional materials. Teaches assigned students and subject matters as scheduled.
• Develops and implements lesson plans aligned with state standards and district curriculum goals.
• Evaluates student academic needs and learning styles.
• Differentiates instructional techniques to effectively advance student learning beyond IEP goals for developmental growth.
• Facilitates the integration of new technology in all areas of the curriculum.
• Uses formal and informal assessment strategies to monitor student progress.
• Uses a data‑driven approach to analyze assessments. Provides effective feedback to students.
• Identifies alternative approaches/accommodations as needed (e.g., differentiated curricula, equipment adaptations, extended time, study guides, reading/transcribing assistance, etc.).
• Collaboratively resolves problems that impede student learning and helps develop and implement evidence‑based interventions that produce tangible benefits within defined time‑frames.
• Conducts academic assessments and Evaluation Team Reports (ETR) as requested.
• Participates in Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings. Prepares draft and final IEPs.
• Prepares and transmits legally compliant special education documents by required deadlines.
• Participates in functional behavior assessment meetings.
• Collaborates with all team members to create behavior plans and manages all data associated with plans.
• Observes student demeanor. Investigates/reports atypical behavior.
• Helps students make appropriate choices and grow academically. Promotes…